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Thank you again for your support for the students in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755702123359,"projectUrl":"project/focused-learning/9525632/","projectTitle":"Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doyle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714005"},{"teacherId":9747957,"projectId":9371830,"letterContent":"Flexible chairs in classrooms have improved student engagement, focus, and collaboration by giving students choice in their seating, which increases their sense of ownership and allows them to find a learning environment that suits their needs. They also promote physical health through movement and develop essential skills like problem-solving, autonomy, and empathy. \r\n\r\nSince the implementation of flexible chairs, students have had control over their learning space, which seemed to increase their motivation, responsibility, and sense of ownership over their education.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generous gift to the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758202900263,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-chair-seating/9371830/","projectTitle":"Flexible Chair Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747957_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726516367256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747957"},{"teacherId":9747957,"projectId":9688365,"letterContent":"It's with profound gratitude that my students and I thank you for your generosity in giving to our biology classroom. As the teacher, I've made sure students can experience lessons where they've used their hands and applied the knowledge they learned about specific science concepts. Engaging students in the learning process helped them understand concepts more thoroughly and helped them retain the information. My class has really enjoyed engaging in hands-on lessons and activities, and students' formal and summative assessment scores have drastically increased since incorporating them into lesson planning. I can't thank you enough for your generosity in donating. Again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758202779591,"projectUrl":"project/osmosis-stem-activities/9688365/","projectTitle":"Osmosis STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9747957_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726516367256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747957"},{"teacherId":9747957,"projectId":9292037,"letterContent":"My science classes are extremely grateful for your support and for filling our classroom with a wealth of materials that enable visual representations, hands-on labs, and demonstrations. \r\nBefore your donation, students were unable to grasp many science concepts. For example, during our unit on chemical reactions, students were unable to understand pH levels in acids and bases. They struggled to understand the differences in pH levels and methods of indicating whether a substance was an acid or a base.\r\nWith the resources you donated, our class was able to complete a hands-on lab where we were able to directly work with acids and bases, and use the pH indicators to determine the level of 7 substances: soap, lemon juice, ammonia, water, milk, vinegar, and Sprite. Red cabbage juice was used as the indicator.\r\nAfter this lab, students were excited. and were able to successfully answer questions related to the concepts. They asked, \"When can we do another lab?\" \r\nWe can not thank you enough for your generous support that helped brighten my students way of learning and thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1755702123495,"projectUrl":"project/got-science-it-matters/9292037/","projectTitle":"Got Science? 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For many of them, these snacks serve as a simple but powerful motivator to participate fully in class, while also addressing the very real issue of hunger that can distract them from learning and activity. It has been remarkable to see the way a small snack after class or during a break can lift their spirits, recharge their energy, and make them feel valued.\r\nThe addition of playground balls and equipment has completely changed the dynamic of our physical activities. Footballs, kickballs, and soccer balls allow us to rotate through a variety of games, keeping students excited and preventing monotony. With the new storage bag, these items are easy to organize and protect, which ensures they last longer and remain accessible. The ability to offer different sports and activities has also allowed me to teach important skills like teamwork, communication, and strategy in ways that were not possible before.\r\nBeyond physical activity, the inclusion of games like Connect 4 has provided a unique way to incorporate teamwork and critical thinking into the classroom. These activities give students opportunities to bond outside of traditional sports, building relationships and encouraging friendly competition in a positive environment. Additionally the posters have added a finishing touch by brightening our space with motivating and educational visuals, creating a more welcoming and inspiring atmosphere that students are proud to walk into.\r\nOverall, this grant has made my classroom more than just a place for exercise—it has become a space where students can grow, feel supported, and develop healthy habits. 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